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UConn and Michigan women's basketball rivalry

Overview

The competitive relationship between the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines saw significant shifts in November 2026. Initially, Michigan defeated UConn 77-66 at Crisler Center, ending the Huskies' 39-game winning streak. This loss was UConn's first regular-season defeat since February 2025. During the game, Michigan struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 7-of-28 from three-point range, while UConn relied on strong perimeter shooting. Following the loss, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma praised Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico for building the Wolverines into a national contender, though some UConn supporters expressed frustration on social media regarding the defeat and Auriemma's coaching style.

Shortly after, the teams met in a rematch of last season’s NCAA championship game at TD Garden in Boston. In this contest, UConn defeated Michigan 85-77. Braylon Mullins led the Huskies with 23 points, while Michigan was led by Trey McKenney with 22 points. The victory for UConn marked the first loss for Michigan head coach Mike Boynton Jr.

Entities

Crisler Center · University of Iowa · UConn Huskies · Sarah Strong · Silas Demary Jr.

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    UConn basketball wins against Iowa and Michigan

    UConn women’s basketball defeated No. 10 Iowa 91-79 behind Sarah Strong’s 39 points, while UConn men’s basketball beat No. 16 Michigan 85-77.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Michigan defeats UConn to end Huskies' 39-game winning streak

    Michigan defeated No. 2 UConn 77-66, snapping the Huskies' 39-game winning streak. The loss follows a strong perimeter shooting performance by UConn and drew mixed reactions to Coach Geno Auriemma's postgame.

Sources

2news.com · amherstwire.com · blackheartgoldpants.com · dailycampus.com · dailyiowan.com · essentiallysports.com · hawkeyesports.com · heavy.com · hoopshd.com · maizenbrew.com · si.com · srnnews.com · troyrecord.com · uconnhuskies.com · yourNEWS.com

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